Dear John, 

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It’s that time of year when our to-do lists just seem to grow and our calendars fill up quickly. With the busyness of the holiday season, Advent can be a challenging time to slow down and spend time in prayer and reflection. How can we more intentionally prepare our hearts with love and purpose as we await the coming of Christ?

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Sign up for CRS’ Advent Wreath resource to reflect on the many gifts Jesus brings to our lives—hope, faith, joy and peace—and on our Gospel call to share these gifts with our global family.

Filled with prayers, reflections, quotes from Pope Francis and more, this digital resource will help you prepare throughout Advent for the birth of Jesus. Sign up before Advent begins on Nov. 30 to receive weekly reminders and make this season a time of spiritual renewal, joyful preparation, and global solidarity.

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Wishing you a blessed and fruitful Advent season.

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Prayerfully,

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Catholic Relief Services and
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops